What is the name of your state? Illinois
My neighbor has filed two reports stating that I frequently allow my dog to defecate in the common area and I do not clean it up. However, this is not true. At times my dog simply urinates, so the assumption is made that my dog created a mess and I left it for someone else to attend to. Unfortunately, my association has fined me $300 for this alleged misdeed. Because my neighbor filed this report with a written complaint sent only to the association management company, could I recover the $300 by suing my neighbor for libel? This neighbor also frequently files complaints for the most minor of offenses and I'd like to put a stop to it. Thank you for any advice that you may offer.
My neighbor has filed two reports stating that I frequently allow my dog to defecate in the common area and I do not clean it up. However, this is not true. At times my dog simply urinates, so the assumption is made that my dog created a mess and I left it for someone else to attend to. Unfortunately, my association has fined me $300 for this alleged misdeed. Because my neighbor filed this report with a written complaint sent only to the association management company, could I recover the $300 by suing my neighbor for libel? This neighbor also frequently files complaints for the most minor of offenses and I'd like to put a stop to it. Thank you for any advice that you may offer.